Now Accepting Gold Applications and Nominations

TMA encourages our academic physicians to apply now for the TMA Award for Excellence in Academic Medicine at the Gold Level. The Gold Level achievement is designed for the most accomplished physicians for achievements in teaching, role-modeling, mentoring, professional development, leadership, and service. To be eligible, you must have at least 10 years of service in an academic faculty position, and maintained active membership in TMA for the past 5 years.

Those who qualify for the Gold Level also have the opportunity to be considered for the highest award level —Platinum. The sole Platinum Award recipient will be selected by a physician selection committee from among the Gold-Level recipients. The Platinum Level Award winner will receive a $5,000 cash award, generously provided by the TMA Foundation. To be considered for the Platinum Level Award, you must submit an application for the Gold Level.

A current or former physician peer (a physician who is familiar with the quality of your work); AND

A current or former student or resident taught or supervised by you. Or, a letter from a formally recognized organization for students or residents at an institution where you hold a current or former teaching position.

Award Overview

Nominations: Self-nominating or nomination by another TMA member using the online nomination form.

Recognition received: Recognition in TMA’s award-winning news magazine, Texas Medicine, the monthly e-newsletter, It’s Academic, and in the Handbook Report for the next scheduled TMA House of Delegates annual meeting. Invitation to attend TMA Council on Medical Education meeting at TexMed to receive framed certificate.

Selection process: Complete an application form (required by all for consideration, regardless if nominated or self-nominating) and meet all eligibility requirements above. All applications are subject to review by the selection committee appointed by the TMA Council on Medical Education and Subcommittee for Academic Physicians. You will be notified of your eligibility for recognition at the Gold Level and eligibility of consideration for the Platinum Level Award in early 2016.

Platinum Award:

The Platinum Award is TMA’s highest honor for academic physicians. A single Platinum Award will be given each year and the winner will be selected from the Gold-Level recipients, by a physician selection committee. To be considered for the Platinum Award, you MUST include a copy of your current curriculum vitae (CV) at the time that you submit your Gold Level application. A $5,000 cash award and trophy will be presented to the Platinum Award winner each year at TexMed, provided through a generous grant from the Texas Medical Association Foundation. Gold Level recipients will remain eligible for the annual Platinum Award for three years from the date of recognition of Gold Level achievement.

General Criteria (minimums)Recognition at the Gold Level

Award OverviewNominations:Selected from Gold Level recipients

Recognition received: $5,000 cash award and trophy presented at the TMA House of Delegates meeting; recognition in TMA’s award-winning news magazine, Texas Medicine, the monthly e-newsletter, It’s Academic, and in the Handbook Report for the next scheduled TMA House of Delegates annual meeting.Selection process: Meet all eligibility requirements for Gold Level consideration; the Platinum level winner is selected each year from Gold level recipients by a selection committee comprised of TMA member physicians.For Platinum Level consideration, a complete Gold Level application will require the following:

Three (3) letters of support. At least one 1from eachof the following:

Your dean, department chair, or other supervising faculty member;

A current or former physician peer (a physician who is familiar with the quality of your work); AND

A current or former student or resident taught or supervised by you. Or, a letter from a formally recognized organization for students or residents at an institution where you hold a current or former teaching position.

PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for the award program, applicants must have active, paid membership in TMA. If you have not had active, paid TMA membership for the prescribed amount of time specified in the criteria for each level, you will NOT be eligible and should not apply.

Please direct any questions about the program, and submit your completed application to: